Operating instructions

Operation DMH Series VHF Radio
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Press a number key (0 – 9) to go directly to the desired Call List ID, or press [PRI]
repeatedly to cycle to the label of the ID to be re-programmed. Press and hold the
[FCN] key to enter ID Programming Mode (PRG icon will be illuminated). As in
keypad Programming Mode, normal radio function will be disabled until ID
Programming Mode is exited.
3.13.6 PROGRAMMING A LABEL
Press the [CLR] key. The display becomes blank.
Press number keys to enter 0-9 in positions 1-7. The digits start in position 7, then
move left.
1. Press the [#] key to toggle a decimal on or off to the right of the character in
position 7. The decimal moves left with the number in position 7 as new numbers
are entered.
2. Use the following steps to enter a number in position 8 or characters in positions
1-8:
a. Press the [PRI] key repeatedly to cycle through characters 0-9, A-Z, -, *, $, /,
+, %, \, |, _, <, >, h, blank, then back to the start again.
If you pass the desired character, press the [PRI] key repeatedly until you
return to the start and reach that character again.
b. Press the [FCN] key to shift the display left by one position, leaving position
8 blank.
c. Press the [PRI] key repeatedly to enter the next character, or press the
[FCN] key a second time to enter a blank space.
d. To abandon changes, press the [CLR] key, restoring the original label.
e. Press the [ENT] key to store changes.
3.13.7 PROGRAMMING A NUMERIC ID
Press [ENT] to display the numeric ID. Press [CLR], then enter the new ID (up to 7
digits). Press [ENT] to store the new ID. Select a new ID to be programmed, or
press and hold [ENT] to exit Programming Mode (the PRG annunciator will be
extinguished).
3.14 EMERGENCY CALL
Note: Emergency operation only applies to channels programmed for
Digital or Mixed Mode transmissions. If the channel is programmed for
Mixed Mode transmissions, the ‘TX Digital’ switch must be ON.
To place an emergency group call, press and hold the emergency button until the
radio beeps and the display flashes. On some models, the emergency button may
be the microphone’s [PRI] key. All scanning and priority scanning functions will be
disabled. If the radio is in Unit-To-Unit Mode, that mode will be exited and the radio
will be placed in Emergency Mode. Each subsequent press of PTT will cause the